CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane recalls
Overhead Cabinets May Detach and Fall on Occupants
Overhead cabinets above the driver and front passenger seats may detach from the vehicle's structure.
Overhead Cabinets Can Fall on Front Seat Occupants
Overhead cabinets above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the people sitting there.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk
Wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong positions of the trailer lighting socket.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
In November 2022 we discovered that both brackets holding the front nose piece to the frame had broken away. Then we discovered the wall on the front passenger side of the Motorhome had pulled away from the floor and left an inch gap between the floor and the wall. We were able to temporarily fix it until we arrived home and it sits in our driveway. Thinking maybe the broken brackets had caused the problem we removed the trim on both sides of the front. On the passenger side we found the screws were all broken off or pulled through the wall. On the drivers side it looks like it had already been fixed once, it was full of holes and there were two different types of screws. Watching a video of
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR HURRICANE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORHOME DID NOT STAY IN ONE LANE AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT CALLED THOR MOTORCOACH (701 COUNTY RD 15, ELKHART, INDIANA 46516, (877) 500-1020) REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V634000 (EQUIPMENT) AND WAS SENT A RECALL STICKER TO ATTACH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME. IN ADDITION, THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE FOR THE MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME VEERED ALL OVER THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WEIGHT OF THE TIRES WAS NOT THE CORRECT WEIGHT CAPACITY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: Overhead Cabinets May Detach and Fall on Occupants; Overhead Cabinets Can Fall on Front Seat Occupants; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Equipment (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.